Local Government Act, 2001

Chapter 2

Election by Local Authority

Application of Chapter 2.

35.—(1) Subject to this Part the arrangements set out in this Chapter shall apply and have effect in respect of the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach of a local authority but in respect of the Cathaoirleach of a county council and a city council shall so apply and have effect until, and only until, the coming into operation of Chapter 3.

(2) After the coming into operation of Chapter 3 nothing in subsection (1) shall be read so as to restrict the continued application of this Chapter to—

(a) the Cathaoirleach of a town council or,

(b) the Leas-Chathaoirleach of any local authority.